Beginner.

[Solor]

Yo. Anyone have a link list ready for nubs? Best game retailer, program tutorials, indie groups, finance advice, et cetera. Of course all taliored for indie. I really hate coming to a board and getting tiny bits of worthless information, so if you can't give me a massive lump of pro wisdom just ignore the post.

-Sucka Free Sundays

[Solor]

To avoid a flame war, I'll simply rephrase my request.

I would appreciate if all replies lacking vast sums of information be withheld. I am a bit of a dataphile and am only frustrated by tiny bits of informations, something like a carrot on the end of a stick. Thanks. :P

[Gilzu]

Yo. Anyone have a link list ready for nubs?

If you're using C++, check into STL and vector/dequeue.


Best game retailer, program tutorials, indie groups, finance advice, et cetera. Of course all taliored for indie.

For technical and programming i'd go with gamedev.net (http://www.gamedev.net/) and devmaster.net (http://www.devmaster.net/). You'll find there some great programming tutorials, discussion groups ect.


I really hate coming to a board and getting tiny bits of worthless information, so if you can't give me a massive lump of pro wisdom just ignore the post.

-Sucka Free Sundays

Flattery will get you nowhere.

[PoV]

If you want to fast track it, read a book (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1584502142/ref=nosim/102-7815999-5873715?n=283155). Easy as that. No reason for hostility kids.

[Vortex]

Well for a total beginner I would recommend learning C#. I personally use c++ currently but learning C# now will save you time later… I would also recommend trying to accomplish a few small projects before tackling large ones, as generally your experiences with the small projects will save you a lot of time when it comes to the big ones.

Microsoft Visual C# 2005 express is free currently (For a limited time as far as I know) so I would get it while you can from Visual C# 2005 express (http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/)

If you are hell bent on learning C++ then I recommend uaing the Popcap framework (always a good choice and what I use), or getting DevCPP and learning Allegro. I have heard good things about PTK but I haven’t personally used it.

[DangerCode]

To avoid a flame war, I'll simply rephrase my request.

I would appreciate if all replies lacking vast sums of information be withheld. I am a bit of a dataphile and am only frustrated by tiny bits of informations, something like a carrot on the end of a stick. Thanks. :P

I suggest the search function. You'll find large amounts of data there.

[Solor]

Did I hear correct that C# is the newer, better form of C++ made by microsoft? Something about being easier and more efficient?

At the moment I'm learning Liberty BASIC for windows, just began. Cruising the dev boards, reading up on my math, economics, business, so forth. Where should I head next?

Any recommended freelance work I can do with my programming knowledge? I intend to remain freelance as I like to work alone.

[Christian]

With that knowledge, i dont think you can work freelance, but if you learn php, css, and web stuff, you will get much work, but anyway try www.getafreelancer.com www.rentacoder.com www.scriptlance.com

[Solor]

Yes, granted that my very limited abilities can only give me limited results. But my meaning is, what jobs can I get once I become a proficient programmer?

[HairyTroll]

Yes, granted that my very limited abilities can only give me limited results. But my meaning is, what jobs can I get once I become a proficient programmer?

If you are proficient then I suppose you could get a job that involves programming.

What exactly are you asking?

[Solor]

I'm completly new to this field. Computer, programming, the web. Only thing I've done is play an mmo, cs, etc. as well as play an ungodly amount of single player games. My ultimate goal is to produce video games. Til I'm capable of that I'd like to spend all my time in the field or fields related so that I can better my skills rather than waste my time on menial labor. Related fields being everything computer.

So my question is:

What type of solo jobs can I get that will improve my skills & knowledge of the video game field as well as keep me afloat until I can produce a large product.

And anyone have advice on the shareware scene? Shareware hot spots and the methods of getting donations.

[Solor]

Do I need to clarify?

[soniCron]

No, but patience is a virtue. To be honest, however, I suspect there aren't many solo jobs you can get with no experience. It's typical to move from a regular environment to solo work, and not the other way around. Check out local computer businesses for work, perhaps assisting in website design or database programming.

[Christian]

Jobs like web site programing, they are abundant, and are a good programming excercise, to get jobs about that, check the sites i mentioned before.

[Jesse Aldridge]

http://gpwiki.org/
There's a pretty big lump o' knowledge.